Sky News: Reports in its 12.55pm post the following, " US military completes 90-minute wave of Iran strikes "
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The US should carry on this process, day and night bombing. The Tehran Regime has to be taken down, the US should place ground troops in Kharg, turn off the tap to Iranian oil. The people of Iran should be back on the streets, the US should defend them from the air, the theocracy should be bought down, it will take US ground troops to win.
BBC News: Reports the following, " US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks."
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Finally Trump is threatening to take tough action, the problem is will he follow through, he has done this is the past and has threatened the whole of Iran"s civilization but backed down, this time he has to follow through, take out the power plants, bridges, railways, make the people come out and rebel against the theocracy. Trump must not chicken out again.
Guardian: Reports in its 4.16pm post the following, " Trump says US will take investment deals with Gulf states instead of fee for using strait "
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Another Trump u - turn, a good one for a change, you can't toll the Strait of Hormuz, that is what Tehran planned, one assumes the Gulf States were on the phone after Trump made the announcement on Truth Social. Trump needs to win Iran, otherwise Iran will rule the Gulf States after the US Navy leaves the Region.
Sky News: Reports in its 11.02am post the following, " US projectiles hit city close to Iranian nuclear facility, state media report "
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This is a good move by the US, the US Navy should take out the power plants, railways and bridges, force Tehran to its knees, get the people out protesting, cause a civic revolution in Iran, the evil theocracy has to go, one way or another. Lets hope Trump does not chicken out again.
BBC News: Reports in its 6.34am post the following, " UAE says one killed in 'brazen' Iranian attacks on tankers in strait "
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This comes after another US strike on Iran, the Trump Oval has to finish what it started, that means no more stop and go attacks, there should morning and night attacks and the placing of troops on Kharg Island to take the oil from Iran. The Tehran and appeasing media won't expect that, they all want talks, even if that means appeasing Iran. Trump has to win this war he started.
BBC News: Reports in its 3.27pm post the following, " Trump says US reinstating blockade on Iranian ports "
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This means the ceasefire is over, the blockade is the least bad option for Trump and it hurts Iran on the economic front and negates the US placing troops on Kharg Island. The Trump Oval has to keep its nerve and keep the blockade going, he is charging 20% of the cargo as the US will secure the Strait of Hormuz from Iran. Thus we shall if this works, one doubts that Trump can keep to this course.
Guardian: Reports the following in its 11.02am post, " Traffic through strait of Hormuz plummets after US-Iran strikes "
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This can't go on, it will effect the Western economy sooner or later. Tehran has shown its word cannot be trusted, it lies as it talks, the are playing a crafty game of waiting out Trump and the US Navy. The Mid Terms are coming and the Democrats should win the House of Representatives, then we have two years of Trump investigations and Impeachment, followed by the 2028 Presidential cycle.
Sky News: Reports in its 2.44pm post the following, " Donald Trump has claimed the US and Iran agreed a deal yesterday, but Iran broke the agreement "within an hour" when it fired a drone at a ship. "
Let's Get Real:
The Tehran Regime lies or as postulated there are rival factions in Iran, the dovish secular government and the Hawks in the Revolutionary Guard. The Hawks want to carry on the WAR, the Doves want some peace. As stated many times, the theocracy cannot be trusted, they lie as they breath, and they have the Drones and will fire them on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. TRUMP must take out the theocracy, its him or them that can win this War.
BBC News: Reports the following, " The US insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, despite Iran saying it has closed the waterway amid renewed strikes. "
Let's Get Real:
The Tehran Regime is playing games, it knows that Trump is a chicken. The Trump Oval wants to wrap up the WAR it started, these tit for tat strikes places Trump in trouble before the Mid Terms in November, Trump should finish the WAR he started with the placing of ground troops on Kharg Island, take Iran's oil. Trump has to win for his reputation and the security of the World.
Noted: Saw Disclosure Day, wanted the bad guys to win! No way is Earth ready for Aliens revelation, between the Ukraine and Iran and Trump in the Oval Office, the Earth is not ready!
BBC News: Reports the following, " The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have visited King Charles and Queen Camilla. "
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Thus thus blogger noted that the Prince and Princess of Wales did not attend the family reunion, the brothers are split since the Duke of Sussex published his biography and called Prince William his arch enemy, the Duke has not gotten over the fact that he was the SPARE. The King with his cancer wants to see his 2nd son and grandchildren. God Save the King.
BBC News: Reports the following, in its 12.29pm post, " Nuclear power plant targeted in new US attack - Iranian media "
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Finally the US is hitting power plants, railways and airports, the US should carry on, bring Iran to its knees, it is an evil regime that cannot be trusted, it has to be taken down, talks are useless, they break their word, there are factions, a secular government that is dovish and the Revolutionary Guard who want to fight on, Trump cannot afford to appease Tehran, his Presidency is on the line and his Credibility.
Fox News: Reports the following, " CENTCOM says additional US strikes against Iran are underway "
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The attacks are at the same level as before, in the South near the Strait of Hormuz, no bridges or power plants hit in Tehran, no ground troops on Kharg Island. Trump does not have the backbone to settle the Iran War once and for all, he has failed as other US Presidents have, cage and destroy the Tehran Regime, they are evil, and must be destroyed.
CNN: Reports the following, " How Trump has misjudged Iran "
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Trump made one major mistake, he did not understand the Middle East, the politics or culture. The Trump Oval comes Real Estate and Reality TV? That is all he knows, then he started a War he did not finish, once you start a war you finish it, Presidential Credibility is at stake. Trump did not learn the lessons of Obama in Syria. One would think he would learn that weakness never works, thus Trump must finish the WAR by winning it, otherwise he is a big loser!
Guardian: Reports in its 6.00pm post the following, " Donald Trump warned the US is preparing to launch more strikes against Iran, after he said he considered the US-Iran truce to be “over”. "
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This Trump playing games, will he carry through with his threat, this blog has its doubts, he has threatened Iranian civilization before and backtracked before the attacks. The Trump Oval has to follow through, he has no Presidential Credibility on Iran, how many u - turns have we seen, more u turns than Sir Keir Starmer. The American people support winners, appeasers and failures do not have good reviews, just ask Richard Nixon or LBJ. Trump needs to win in Iran.
Sky News: Reports in the 10.17pm post the following, " US launches 'powerful strikes' on Iran "
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Iran is playing the US for fools, it goes quite for a time the attacks tankers in the Strait, it is testing the US, if they will react, expect this to go on for weeks and months, one can assume they will attempt something big before the Mid Terms, think Tet in 1968, they might invade Iraq, to see if the US comes to the assist of an ally, or they could close down the Strait again just before the November vote, when incidents happen the Trump plays down the event, it does not want to go back to WAR with Iran, Trump started a War he could not finish. The would be incorrect, he did when chicken, 12 US Service personnel lost their lives for nothing, any other President would have hit Iran hard, and taken down the Regime. Trump is a TACO President, history on not kind on appeasers or chickens.
BBC News: Reports the following, " Ukraine's president plans to use the Nato meeting in Turkey to urge Kyiv's allies to deliver the air defence systems it urgently needs to protect it from escalating Russian attacks."
Let's Get Real:
The NATO allies do not want a war with Russia's Putin, if they don't support Kyiv then they could find themselves in a WAR with Russia in 2030. The Germans and Poland have increased defence spending, the UK has hardly started, its 1914 all over again. What if the UK has to bring back enforced conscription, the young would have no idea what has hit them. The UK has to wake up, before it's to late.
CNN: Reports the following, " White House report accuses Smithsonian leadership of radical ideology "
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Has WOKE gone to far, the answer is YES, saw a documentary on Thomas Jefferson on the History Channel, the last half hour was about how he fathered black children with Black female slave when she was 16, he freed his Black children when they reached 21, but his plantation slaves were sold off when he died, YES WRONG to have any slaves but he WROTE the Declaration of Independence from the UK. Also as President he purchased millions of more land to expand the US, he was a founding father of the US, great men are flawed, even clay feet, but still great.
Sky News: Reports in its 9.32am post the following, " UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane dropping sonar trackers near carrier "
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This blog is tired of the Russian challenges in the air and sea, what about taking on these challenges, let's start by our Fighters taking on and shooting down Russian planes, if they are such a threat UK assets, the Russians will go to far one day, it might happen in Poland or the Baltic States, let's castrate the Russian Bear first, might prevent WW3.
BBC News: Reports in its 4.13pm post the following, " Pop stars to perform across US to celebrate 250 years of independence "
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Thus US celebrates its 250th birthday. The US is great, yes it has had its flaws, slavery etc, it took deaths and a civil war to STOP, even then it took in till the 1960s for African Americans to get their full rights, in the 21st Century it elected its 1st black President. On the plus side we had US leadership during WW1 and 2. The great President Ronald Reagan ended the Cold War, US is not perfect but still a Shining City on a Hill.
BBC News: Reports the following, " Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat "
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The Poles and the Baltic States are worried, they fear that Russia could do a false flag operation, or have a plane or helicopter go down in NATO country, and then the Russians send it troops, what would President Trump do, what would the new UK PM Andy Burnham do, very new to OFFICE, would he press the red button to save Poland, we have let Poland down in 1939 and 1945 when it was taken over by the Soviets, even after the Free Polish Forces had fought for the Allies in World War 2. Trump is erratic, would he take action, he has shown that he is a puppet of Putin, will defend Poland even after they have increased their defence spending. It is worry for Poland and the Baltic States, one gets the impression that the UK voter does not get how close to war we are, most of them were not about for the 1930s, and thus do not understand the threat. Let's hope the intelligence networks are wrong about the Kremlin Plans, if not we are in the Summer of 1914, and have no idea what is coming.
Sky News: Reports in its 11.29am post the following, " 'Moscow will fall': Ukraine's drone chief talks up success of recent strikes "
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This is putting the horse before the cart, KYIV has been hammered of late by the Russians, they are on the backfoot because of their loses in the Ukraine and the successful drone strike in CRIMEA, the Russian appointed Governor has declared a State of Emergency, the Russian people do not know of the Russian losses in the Ukraine, in between those killed, injured and lost, the total is 1.4 million, the losses in Afghanistan was less but helped lead to the downfall of the USSR. The Putin Government is worried it will face the face of the Imperial Russia and Tsar Nicholas II, the lack of gas has lead to fights and the economy is going South, even the bankers are getting on the TV to say the WAR SHOULD END. There are people in prison for holding up a white sheet as a form of resistance to Putin. Thus Putin as stated in the previous post could invade Poland, to see show that NATO is a paper tiger and get the West to stop supporting the Ukraine, we are the 1930s again, appeasement wont work and we have a new PM Andy Burnham who has not been tested, being MAYOR OF GREATER MANCHESTER does not cut it, Putin could see his chance of action before 2030.
Daily Mail: Reports the following, " The Kremlin is planning an armed incursion on Polish land to test Nato's response, according to Washington. "
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Putin wants public support, what better than attacking Poland, part of Russia in the Imperial Era and a satellite of the USSR, it would show that NATO was weak and count on the fact that Trump is a puppet of Putin or a chicken after Iran. PUTIN is facing gas shortages in Russia, and the economy is tanking, and the people are suffering due to the War in the Ukraine. This could be 1905 again and Putin will have to grant reforms as did Tsar Nicholas II.
BBC News: Reports " Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff has conceded that Labour failed to properly prepare for power in the run-up to its landslide general election win. "
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The REAL problem for the coming Labour Government in 2024, was not its u - turns, but the character of the PM, so say he has no charisma is an understatement, by comparison Sir John Major, the UK PM between 1990 - 97, had charisma to spare, the cartoon and sketch writers had him wearing his panse over his trousers, he was liked even in 1997, the day he left office, he went and watched the cricket, what will Sir Keir do, complain to the left wing media that he was stabbed in the back by Andy Burnham, and say his 2 years were great no matter the view of the public.
Sky News: Reports in its 9.10am post the following, " Team Burnham 'furious' over defence shortfall - and why it could be more than £4.7bn "
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PM Starmer is being pushed out by Andy Burnham, thus he is leaving him a explosive political present. The UK could be at war with Russia in a few years over the Baltic States or Poland. Thus WW3 could be around the corner, and the UK is not ready, due to Conservative and Labour failures over the years. Thus PM Andy Burnham needs to learn fast.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Iran refuses new US talks until MOU conditions implemented, Hormuz stays under Tehran's control "
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Here again Tehran is playing the US, they want to see how far they can push Trump Oval. Trump Oval promises the furies on Iran but never follows through, Tehran Regime knows it is safe, that Trump will never take action, that Trump is more afraid of the Mid Terms and the Democratic investigation will happen should they take the House. The War was a strategic blunder that was made worse by Trump not following through, if Trump did not have the backbone he should not have started the War in the first place.
Daily Mail: Reports that the Labour has only gained 2% in the polls since the expected Coronation of Andy Burnham as PM, a YouGov poll found Reform on 20%, Conservative on 20% and Labour on 20%.
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Thus there will be no quick election, Burnham will never risk losing so many Labour backbencher MPs, only got the job as PM because Labour MPs fear losing under under Sir Keir Starmer. Thus Opposition Parties will have to wait in till 2029/30. If WW3 does not break out before that due to the Ukraine War, and Putin on the backfoot in the Ukraine. There is always the erratic President in the White House, you never know with Trump!
BBC News: Reports 11.02am post the following, " Almost £80bn on defence per year by 2029, Starmer says "
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The MOD wanted 28 billion in case Putin's Russia does something in the Baltic States or Poland, to draw attention away from fuel shortages due to the STRIKES from the Ukraine and the War in the Ukraine not going well. PUTIN is on the backfoot, he needs to make sure the people support and not demand his head, as was the case of Tsar Nicholas II. As in 1905, and loss of Port Arthur lead calls for reform, the same could happen to Putin. Thus the UK's MOD needs the money from the future PM Burnham.
Daily Mail: Reports on a disagreement between Iran and the US on a planned meeting in Doha over the MOU.
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The Revolutionary Guard is playing Trump and his Administration, POTUS so wants a winning deal that he is living in his own World. The Trump Oval wants out of the WAR he started, he has no understanding of Middle East politics or culture. As in the US there are hawks and Doves in Iran, the Hawks are the Revolutionary Guard, the Doves in Iranian terms is the chosen secular Government. The talks are meant to be about Iran's nuclear stockpile, Tehran wants to talk about the MOU and its meaning. The Trump Oval is being played by diplomatic masters!
BBC News: Reports " The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" following an exchange of strikes over the past few days, media reports cite a US official as saying. "
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Thus it seems that when Trump talks tough he does not mean it, the threats seem to frighten Tehran, that is a good thing, why any one would be afraid of Trump is beyond this blogs Understanding or reason. The US Navy cannot stay near Iran forever, to make sure they keep to their word. The Tehran Regime will ACT when the US Navy has left or Trump is no longer in power or his powers have been curtailed by a Democratic Congress after the Mid Terms!
Guardian: Reports in its 10.27am post the following, " Trump says US may be 'forced' to 'complete the job' "
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Trump should finish the WAR he started, losers do not look good in the history books! Trump is a chicken, he writes cheques he can't pay. HOW many times has Trump threatened to erase Iran, he always bottles it, the Allies WW2 destroyed Axis powers, not talk to them as VP Vance suggested on Meet the Press. Obama had the Assad Regime in Syria, they crossed his red line and he did not ACT. Trump is another Obama, WEAK.
Guardian: Reports in its 9.56pm post the following, " Pentagon says US 'conducted strikes against Iran' on Friday in response to strait of Hormuz ship attack "
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This is the Revolutionary Guard playing Trump, in Iranian terms they hawks, they wanted to fight on, thus incidents like this will happen from time to time. The US agreeing to the MOU was a strategic mistake, Iran now knows it has Trump over a barrel when it comes to the Strait of Hormuz, they can close it when they like, and Trump is to chicken to place ground troops in Iran to finish off the Regime.
Fox News: Reports the following, " IRGC forces tankers to turnaround in Strait of Hormuz as Trump insists waterway is open "
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Tehran is playing the Trump Oval, they know that Trump wants to finish his war of choice, its not popular with the American people and the Mid Terms are coming up. Also oil prices have gone up and inflation, groceries are more expensive. The Democrats are, using this against Trump, thus Oval is fed up with War and its results.
Daily Mail: Repots the following, " Russia is preparing a 'military provocation' of NATO states as Putin's defence against Ukraine continues to weaken, European spies have said. "
Let's Get Real:
As this blog has suggested the Russians might try something in the Baltic States or Poland, just to see how NATO acts and also Trump after Iran mess. The NATO allies should be on ALERT, Beware of the Russian Bear! PUTIN will want to divert attention after his failure in the Ukraine.
BBC News: Reports the following, " King Charles and Queen Camilla will not live at Buckingham Palace when £369m of refurbishments are completed next year, the latest royal accounts have revealed. "
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Buckingham Palace will be used for official purposes but the King and Queen will live at Clarence House, the former home of the Queen Mother. The King also declared his tax returns, this blog is for openess, but that should have been kept quite. Never give the Republicans arrows to throw; they will use them! GOD SAVE THE KING.
BBC News: Reports the following, " The head of the global nuclear watchdog has said it will carry out inspections in Iran under the country's preliminary peace agreement with the US. "
Let's Get Real:
There is no way in the 60 day ceasefire extension that Iran and the US can do the technical details that a nuclear deal will take, it took the Obama Administration 2 years to do, the Tehran Regime will play the UN and Trump. The Tehran Regime will play in to Trump delusional state of mind, on this Iran has won! The world will suffer later.
Sky News: Reports the following, " Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready for peace talks with Ukraine after strikes on its infrastructure led to fuel shortages. "
Let's Get Real:
The Russians are on the backfoot on the front, the Donbas has become a drone War, and the Ukrainian side is winning. The Russians have not moved from their maximalist agenda, they want the Donbas and a weak Ukraine, the talks idea is to divert attention from the lack of fuel in Russia. BEWARE the Russian Bear, its claws are out.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump says nuclear site inspectors will be on the ground in Iran ‘at the appropriate time’ "
Let's Get Real:
Every President gets something wrong, JFK and the Bay of Pigs, Ronald Reagan and Iran - Contra, and they are considered GREATS, it comes with the job. Trump can not see he was played by Iran, they did a great deal for Iran, the US gave to much concessions. The Trump Oval should admit he was wrong and go back and finish the job. TAKE down the Tehran with ground troops and win.
BBC News: Reports in 1.20pm post the following, " The government has announced that there will be no new “major policies” or spending decisions during the transition to a new prime minister. "
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Thus for the next couple of weeks the UK Government is in Zombie mode before Andy Burnham becomes PM. Think if your in the Kremlin, perfect time to hit the Baltic States or Poland, a UK PM on the way out and Trump has shown over Iran that he is a chicken. NATO would be frozen, and Russia would have an easy victory, would help Putin at home.
Fox News: Reports the fallowing, " Trump says Iran must agree to major weapons inspections to ensure future ‘nuclear honesty’ "
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This is good sign, in less Tehran cheats, they have in the past, VP Vance is a dove, opposed the WAR, LBJ would have been appalled, if deal works, Vance will take the credit if the deal works, will help him in 2028 Presidential cycle, if it fails, Trump will blame him. The omens are good, but as Reagan said, Trust but Verify!
BBC News: Reports in its 9.35pm post the following, " Keir Starmer says he'll resign as prime minister "
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Sir Keir Starmer should never have PM, his character is suited to being a lawyer. One can see his going back to his former career, he was Director of Prosecutions. The PM has to have charisma these days, even liked would be nice! So if no contest, the job goes to Andy Burnham, King of the North, let's hope he is up to the job!.
Guardian: Reports the following, " Iranian negotiators suspend talks with US in protest over Trump threats.....US president has threatened to bomb Iran and kidnap negotiating team unless strait of Hormuz reopened "
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VP Vance was happy talk, while Trump was again making threats to Iran. Its down to Lebanon again and the bad deal by Trump. The deal gave to many concessions to Iran, US hawks have been critical of the deal, as they should be, it nearly as bad as Munich 1938. The US has to win the WAR and not give concessions to Iran.
Sky News: Reports in its 2.34pm post the following, " Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard' if it doesn't stop Hezbollah 'causing trouble' "
Let's Get Real:
POTUS does not understand the Middle East, all he understands is real estate and reality TV. The Jerusalem Government is not going to take orders from Trump, the Government has elections coming up, so does Trump. The Trump cannot bully Jerusalem any more, the Lebanon War is popular in Israel, it secures Northen Israel from attacks by Hezbollah. Thus Trump know threatens Iran, Trump has shown he is a chicken of the first order. They are empty threats from Trump, he has made to many. At least the Switzerland talks are going well in the Vice - President Vance, will it be Trump or Vance that are successful.
BBC News: Reports the following, " The signs are growing that Monday could see the prime minister set out a plan to stand down. "
Let's Get Real:
As Lady Thatcher said Betrayal with a smile, that was after 11 years in power. Sir Keir Starmer has only been in power for 2 years and bit. I could be WRONG, I think Sir Keir is the shorters serving Labour PM, for the later half of the 20 Century and 21st Century, even Gordon Brown served 3 years before losing the 2010 Election. ALL political careers end in failure, the fall of Sir Keir will make the history books, for the WRONG reasons.
Sky News: Reports in its 12.35pm post the following, " Witkoff 'travelling to Switzerland' for talks with Iran "
Let's Get Real:
The Tehran is playing the US, they are experts in long drawn out talks. They made one US Diplomat cry during the Obama Administration. The US - Iran Deal is good for Tehran Bad for the US, Tehran can close the Strait of Hormuz at any time, it can bring down the Western economy, POTUS is a bad deal maker, he started a WAR he could not finish.
BBC News: Reports in its 3.05pm post the following, " Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon "
Let's Get Real:
This was always going to happen, the Tehran Regime will place pressure on the Trump Oval to place pressure on Israel, the Jerusalem Government will not move from Lebanon, the security of Northen Israel is at stake, threats of Drones and missiles from Hezbollah and Iran. The US - Iran was a bad deal, it showed Trump is a chicken of the first order.
Noted: Read Dr Jill Bidem Memoirs from the East Wing, the interesting moments come with the trial of Hunter Biden, how the First Lady attended every day, even flying from France, the emotional toll on the family. The decision to run for re-election, Biden admitted that the President had gotten older, but in her view was still up to the job. How during the debate with Trump, Jill Biden thought her husband had a stroke. That the Democrats turned against the President and forced him out. One gets the impression that Joe Biden forgave these people, not so his wife. That she was passive when Doctors discovered the President had cancer and it had moved to his bones, some First Ladies would have demanded the heads of the Doctors. One gets the impression that Dr Biden enjoyed being First lady and was blind to her husband's decline. Would explain why his staff thought he would need a wheelchair in his 2nd term, if re-elected.
Guardian: Reports in its 1.55pm post the following, " Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire - Reuters "
Let's Get Real:
This down to American pressure or Iranian pressure on the Trump Oval. Trump has done the worst deal possible and is now having to listen Tehran demands. The Hawks in the US have been critical and commentary has also being critical. POTUS has shown he is a chicken of the first order.
Daily Mail: Reports the following, " Sergei Lavrov warns of 'nuclear strikes with catastrophic consequences' as Russia is humiliated by Ukrainian oil refinery attack "
Let's Get Real:
The usual nuclear sabre rattling by Russia, the Kremlin is on the backfoot so its gets its supporters to talk of nuclear war. If they had planned to go nuclear they would done it by now, this is PR for the people of Russia, who do not know that Putin had half million men in the Ukraine. It is time that Putin was overthrown, to save Russia and the World.
Sky News: Reports in its 8.24am post the following, " US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off "
Let's Get Real:
The tricky problem of Israel still in Lebanon, the MOU is not popular in Israel and neither is Trump. The people of Israel think they have been sold out by an ally. At least Israel is standing up to Hezbollah and Iran, that cannot be said of the Trump Administration. Trump is a TACO President, a chicken in other words.
BBC News: Reports in its 10.07am post the following, " Starmer says he 'will stand' in any Labour leadership contest "
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Thus the clock starts, will Starmer fight in his bunker or go with grace? So far enjoy the popcorn, it looks like a fight between Starmer, Burnham and Streeting. When will the candidates fire the gun to start the race, next week when Burnham officially becomes an MP or will someone jump the queue? We shall see.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Iran leader opposed MOU, but approved it only after Iranian president took responsibility "
Let's Get Real:
The good news for Trump is that Iran's Supreme Leader also opposed the MOU and that the Iranian President took responsibility for it, there are always hawks and Doves in each country. This latest revelation does not change this blogs and the general opinion that Trump blundered in to a WAR of choice and failed.
Guardian: Reports the following, " Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz "
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This was not the US plan for the Strait and Gulf States are already complaining, the WAR was a strategic blunder of the first order, Tehran states the fees will come in to effect after the extension to the 60 day ceasefire. Lets be honest there is no way that Tehran will give up its nuclear stockpile, whatever Trump thinks in his delusional mind. On the whole the WAR was a disaster for Trump and the World.
BBC News: Reports the following, " President Donald Trump formally signed the deal - which is set to reopen the pivotal Strait of Hormuz - while attending the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains in France. "
Let's Get Real:
The Deal is BAD, it's reopens Strait of Hormuz; it was open before the war; does not guarantee that Iran won't charge service charges, against international law. No clear agreement on ending Iran' s nuclear stockpile. The removal sanctions on Iran. These are just the low points, the Hawks in the Republican Party should have a fit, the Democrats will use the issue in the November elections. Also Israel will not be happy, they are staying in Lebanon, whatever Trump agrees with the theocracy in Iran.
Guardian: Reports in its 5.30pm post the following, " Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection 'changes British politics', in eve-of-poll speech to supporters "
Let's Get Real:
What Burnham wants is to win Makerfield and become PM. The chief selling point for Burnham is he will replace Sir Keir Starmer, the most disliked PM in the history of polls. The UK voters have had enough of the Starmer u-turns, 15 or 16 at the last count, no charisma. Burnham can promise the earth, economic reality has a way of showing political promises are worthless. Thus a new era with Burnham on Friday, if he wins Makerfield.
BBC News: Reports in its 2.38pm post the following, " Unclear if Lebanon included in deal as Israel launches more strikes "
Let's Get Real:
Lebanon is in the latest leaked 14 points, Israel should leave Lebanon. The Israeli Government has made it clear it is not leaving, and will stay in its security zones, Trump can not afford to cross the Israeli lobby before the Mid Terms in November, the Israel supporters in the Republican Party will stand up for Israel. Trump has said the deal is not final if he is not happy with the final result, this shows how erratic and delusional Trump is at the moment.
The VOTERS in the Makerfield seat have two clear choices and one candidate to vote for tomorrow
Andy Burnham or the Reform Candidate.
If you elect Burnham he will finish off Sir Keir Starmer.
If you vote Reform, you will finish Labour off in 2028/29 but we will still have Sir Keir as PM.
Thus one choice: Vote Burnham and tell your friends it is for the good of the COUNTRY.
Sky News: Reports in its 9.44am post the following, " Here are the 14 points reportedly forming the US-Iran memorandum of understanding "
Let's Get Real:
If you want to read what Appeasement looks like, just read the 14 points. It was written in Tehran. An investment fund of 300 billion, the ending of the war in Lebanon, ending of sanctions on Iran, respect the internal sovereignty of Iran. NO wonder the deal is hated in Israel, its worse than Munich 1938. ONE hopes the Hawks in the US take the deal apart. The US cannot order Israel around, it is also a nuclear power. On the plus side for the Strait of Hormuz is to open, but no mention of the nuclear stockpile, just Iran saying it does not want a NUKE, Tehran will never give up its nuclear stockpile.
Guardian: Reports the following, " Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel – reports.....Ministry of Defence investigates after shots apparently fired within 500 metres of vessel near Isle of Wight "
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The Russians again, they fired on the UK Yacht because the UK took one of their shadow tankers, they carry sanction oil. The UK will have to Dress down the Russian Ambassador, and take more shadow tankers, and make it clear to Russia, our ships can fire back in our Waters. The Russian bears needs its claws clipped, it has been in the Ukraine, the British Lion needs to show its claws.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump open to sending MOU to Congress for approval: 'Who wouldn’t approve it?' "
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This would be a mistake by POTUS, one can think of a few Republicans and Democrats who would be opposed to the deal, to the hawks it will be seen as a massive blunder and mistake by Trump by folding to Iran. On the Democratic side they will just oppose because its TRUMP and that he went to War with Iran in the first place. The Trump Oval should recall its the Mid Terms in a few months time, what if the MoU is defeated, what then, and what if Israel keeps its troops in Lebanon, will they be attacked and how will they respond. The Trump World might face the real World, and show how deluded the President of the United States is at the moment.
Sky News: Reports in its 11.00am post the following, " Trump says Israel fighting Hezbollah 'too long' and Syria should 'take care' of it "
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POTUS has no real understanding of the Middle East, he THINKS as a real estate developer and a reality TV star, there is Trump World and the REAL WORLD. Israel believes and lives in the REAL WORLD. They are the ones threatened all around, and the chief culprit is Iran and the terrorist groups they support. ISRAEL must defend itself from threats.
BBC News: Reports in its 2.05pm post the following, "No rush on confiscating enriched uranium - Trump "
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The US - Iran deal is WORSE than Munich 1938, it was a strategic blunder equall to Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. Trump is in no rush to get the nuclear stockpile, no wonder he has not released the plan yet, he is afraid of the outcry from the Right of the Republicans, the Democrats will tear it apart. This is a disaster for Trump and the World.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Netanyahu breaks silence on Trump deal: ‘We often agree, often disagree’ "
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Israel has made it clear that it is staying in its security zones in Lebanon. There are a few days days before the official signing ceremony, let's see what happens in Lebanon, a week is a long time in politics! The Daily Mail reports that VP Vance is not keeping to the line that the Strait of Hormuz will be forever toll fee, that it is for later talks, what about the nuclear stockpile will the US get that or does Iran get to keep its nuclear Ace. Trump has stated that the US will not give money to the Tehran Government like the Obama Administration did, is that still true, or was it another lie from Trump who cannot tell the difference any more, there is the REAL WORLD and the deluded world of Trump. Time will tell.
CNN: Reports the following, " Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future "
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Thus 2028 Presidential cycle starts, Vance wants to be Trump's successor in the Oval Office, as the article notes being Catholic faith has grown in the US; still an requirement to be religious in the Republican race; but still on long term down in American culture. Both Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have impressed Trump. After the Mid Terms should flush out Republicans and Democrats who want to run. Please no more billionaires or self centered individuals, Trump is enough.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal reached, signing ceremony set for June 19 "
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This blog will hold its breath on this, let's see what Israel and Hezbollah do, if its part of the deal that Israel leaves Lebanon, its simply not going to happen no matter what Trump thinks on the issue. The extension of the ceasefire for another 60 days, will allow the sides to talk. Let's see if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz as per the agreement, this blog does not trust Iran to give up its nuclear stockpile. Tricky days ahead.
Guardian: Reports in its 6.53pm post the following, " Iran warns 'imminent' response coming to Israeli strike on Beirut "
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If Iran does attack Israel they have the right to hit back hard. In the Middle East it always has been an eye for eye, it a violent area, and Israel will have to warn Iran off. Tehran might grow up and not take action. This would please Trump on his birthday. Then the US - Iran can come in to force.
Sky News: Reports in its 3.51pm post the following, " Let's not blow it': Trump says Israel's attack on Beirut 'should not have happened' "
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All politics is local as a great Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives once stated. The Jerusalem Government has to think of the forthcoming elections, the Opposition parties are tougher on Hezbollah than the present Government, thus the Government has to respond to ant attacks on its soldiers or Northen Israel. On this the Jerusalem Government is right and Trump only cares about Trump and his birthday, today.
BBC News: Reports in its 3.54pm post the following, " Let's not blow it': Trump says Israeli attack on Beirut 'should not have happened' "
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One does wonder if Trump is going to phone Israel to complain, and will Jerusalem take any notice. Israel is not the 51st State, the Israeli PM should not take orders from the Oval. There are elections in Israel and the US, in the US the Trump Oval could lose the House of Representatives to the Democrats, while the Israeli PM could lose his job. All politics is local.
BBC News: Reports the following, " President Donald Trump has said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, after Iran cast doubt on the timing. "
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It's all about Trump, his birthday tomorrow and it's all about him, no wonder that Tehran is playing about with signing the deal. Enough is enough, after 2028, non billionaire is need in the Oval please, for the sanity of the World.
Sky News: Reports in its 5.51pm post the following, " Deal scheduled to be signed tomorrow, Trump says "
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Even the VP does not want his fingerprints on the document, it will be done by computer. How bad is the deal, when will the Strait open, how about Iran's nuclear stockpile, will it ever be removed? It's Munich 1938 all over again.
The Times ( Hard Copy ): Reports that Andy Burnham has stated he would cut welfare to increase Defence spending.
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Andy Burnham states that he will cut welfare in a new way, in other words he is afraid to take on Labour backbenchers if he is elected on Thursday as MP for Makerfield, and becomes PM after a leadership contest. There is a simple and controversial answer, no one gets welfare under 25. In less they are dire circumstances or are not in training or education. That would be BOLD and the right thing to do!
Sky News: Reports in its 4.00pm post the following, " Peace deal has 'never been closer', Iranian foreign minister says "
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The Iranian Government could be one faction in Iran, even if it was reported that the President offered to resign as the government was being shut out of talks. The hardliners would be the Revolutionary Guard, who want to play hardball with the Americans, it depends who Trump has been talking too, the Doves or the Hawks. Thus we await more confirmation about the deal from the US and Iran, is the Supreme Leader still alive and active in the talks! Trump's Presidential Credibility has been shattered by the War of his making.
Update: Sky News reports in its 6.23pm post that, The Memorandum of Understanding states that the ceasefire will be extended by 60 days. There will be free access through the Strait of Hormuz, the US will lift the Blockade. The Iranian nuclear stockpile will be destroyed in Iran and taken out of the Country. The Tehran Government will only gain gaine benefits back if they follow through on the agreement. Lets see how this works out, will the US Navy stay AROUND to enforce the deal when Tehran breaks it and they will, to miss quote Reagan, Don't trust and verify, a terrorist Regime cannot be trusted.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump blasts Iranian media reports, says country must ‘get its act together’ "
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Thus we are back to were we started, a very confused world. One can take the view that Iran is trying to sell the deal to its own people, by lying about the Memorandum of Understanding, or another view that the factions in Tehran are trying to get the upper hand with nominal Supreme Leader under the control of one of the factions. On D.C front Trump does not want to be seen as an appeaser, what is the TRUTH, God Knows!
Guardian: Reports in its 12.49pm post the following, " Tehran would not cede control of Hormuz in deal with US, Iran state media report "
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This could be the truth or the Tehran is showing it is strong when faced by the US. Thus far no official copy of the Memorandum of Understanding, has Trump made concessions that will upset the Hawks in the Republican Party, will the Memorandum be seen as Appeasement, very much like Neville Chamberlain in Munich in 1938. The matter of Iran's nuclear stockpile is a concern, what does the Memorandum say about that, has Iran even official said yes to the Memorandum, are they plating games?
BBC News: Reports in its 1.21pm post the following, " Starmer says it is his duty to carry on as PM "
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Politicians never learn when their time is Up, Lady T served to long, Sir Tony Blair kept Brown waiting for years, Starmer has lost the trust of the people. The latest crisis over Defence spending shows that Starmer is not up to the job. The question is will Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting be any better, will Putin wait before taking action.
Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump says Iran deal is nearly complete and could be signed in Europ within days "
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Why is Trump not attending, does he have doubts about the DEAL, he does not want his fingerprints on the document, is he afraid of another Munich 1938, there is no way in hell that the Theocracy in Iran is giving up its nuclear stockpile or dust as called by Trump. It was a redline for the theocracy in Tehran. DOES Trump wants his VP to take the blame if the Deal falls apart and it will in time. PEACE IN OUR TIME - Neville Chamberlain, after Munich 1938.
Sky News: Reports in its 6.32pm post the following, " Trump cancels strikes as he says deal to be signed shortly "
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Trump is a chicken, the TACO nickname is well earned, Trum Always Chickens Out. The World has heard that a deal was close for weeks, if true, why NOW. Is the Tehran Regime, playing the US for suckers, could be, what concessions has Trump given? Trump is really Neville Chamberlain of the 21st Century. A win for Iran, they will never give up their nuclear stockpile now.
Guardian: Reports in its 1.37pm post the following, " Trump threatens to attack Iran 'very hard tonight' and seize Kharg Island "
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I wish someone would tell Trump about operational security, you don't tell the enemy your coming. The taking of Kharg Island would take ground troops, Iran could place troops there, one assumes they have already placed mines on the Island. One would take Trump more seriously if he did take Kharg, its the tap for Iranian oil. Lets see if Trump is less than a chicken, one is not holding one's breath.
BBC News: Reports in its 12.23pm post the following, " Healey says he has 'no other option' but to resign "
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John Healey has done the honourable thing, he says in essence that Starmer promises on Defence cannot be trusted. Interesting what will Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting say, what will be their policy on Defence, its the 1st duty of Government to defend the Realm, time for Sir Keir to go, his time is up.
Sky News: Reports in its 12.25am post the following, " Trump: Iran asked me to stop bombing - and I will "
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Just because a terrorist Regime asks something, it does not mean that you grant their request. What does the US get out of the deal, at first sight NOTHING, Trump is really a chicken, TACO as the money markets call him. Who is Trump talking too, Sky Reports that Iranian Media has denied the request came from Iran. Another strategic mistake by Trump, he is so desperate for a deal, nothing else matters, even the reality of the situation in the Middle East.
Fox News: Reports the following, " US launches fresh airstrikes against Iran following continued aggression ......Explosions were reportedly heard in Sirik, Qeshm Island, Minab and Isfahan, key Iranian sites amid the major escalation between the United States and Iran. "
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Thus Trump has followed through, harder hits but will Tehran smell the coffee, to win all Iran has to do is outwait Trump, the Oval is afraid to use ground troops, that is the only thing that will move the theocracy Regime in Tehran. The US will need troops to go and get Iran' nuclear stockpile or dust as called by Trump. The Tehran Regime has stated it will strike back, thus further tit for tat strikes, Trump should go in hard and stay and remove the Regime, anything else is a strategic mistake.
Guardian: Reports in its 5.00pm post the following, " Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after US helicopter collision with Iranian drone "
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POTUS is talking tough, he has done that before and not followed through with his threats. Trump is chicken, the money markets are clever, that is why they call him a TACO President; Trump Always Chickens Out; all the Tehran Regime has to do is out last Trump. This blog feels sorry for the Iranian people and the thirty thousand of them killed by the EVIL Tehran Regime, nothing lasts forever, the Regime will FALL, if the USSR can fall, then the Theocracy will fall, it is destined to fall, Evil falls sooner or later.
BBC News: Reports the following, " US President Donald Trump and Iran's senior officials have traded new threats of further action, after the two sides exchanged strikes. "
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Either the sides have REAL talks or its all out War again. Of course both sides could be bluffing, a TACO President and a divided Tehran Regime. The US will have no better chance to take out the Iranian Regime before it gets Nukes, the lesson of North Korea should be in the minds of policy makers in the Trump Administration, US Administrations before Trump failed to stop North Korea, thus the threat to Asia and the World today. Thus who will blink first in this stand off, more likely Trump, he wants out of the WAR before the Mid Terms in November, Trump is always chicken.
